Women's Field Hockey climbs to No. 15 in rankings

NORFOLK, Va. - The Old Dominion women's field hockey team climbed five spots this week from No. 20 to No. 15 in the latest NFHCA poll.

Old Dominion (7-6) has won six consecutive games dating back to September 22. ODU has outscored their previous six opponents 26-2. Sophomore goalkeeper Megan Hept was named Big East Defensive Player of the Week. Hept has a current streak of four straight shutouts in which ODU has outscored their opponents by a combined 21-0. The last time ODU shutout four opponents in a row dates back to the 2007 season. Rosario Villagra was named to the Big East Honor Roll for the third consecutive week.

ODU plays William & Mary Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. at the L.R. Hill Sports Complex. Friday's game is a charity's game for pancreatic cancer. The team will be wearing purple socks. Fans are encouraged to wear purple and can visit this link to donate-www.pancan.org

The Lady Monarchs also visit No. 1 Maryland this Sunday at 1 p.m.

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